I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Xiao Heng: "Sister, you don't have to be polite with me. I will slow down the journey so that you can enjoy the scenery along the way."

The convoy drove to a lake. The water was clear and sparkling. In the distance, there were mountains, which were picturesque and beautiful.

Xiao Heng pulled the reins and suggested, "Sister, the scenery here is beautiful. Why don't we rest here for a while, have lunch, and then continue on our journey?"

Su Luo looked out the window and was also attracted by the beautiful scenery. He nodded slightly: "Okay."

The guards began to set up camp and prepare lunch. Xiao Heng personally came to the carriage and offered to help Su Luo down.

Su Luo put her hand on his, and as soon as they touched the ground, Xiao Heng carefully adjusted the hem of her skirt.

"Thank you." Su Luo whispered, her voice as soft as a mosquito. She could feel the warmth of Xiao Heng's fingertips through the fabric of her clothes, and her heart trembled.

The two walked side by side by the lake, and the breeze brought coolness.

Xiao Heng pointed to the mountains in the distance and said, "Sister, look, does that mountain look like a reclining Buddha?"

Su Luo looked in the direction of his finger, examined it carefully, and nodded, "Hmm, it does look a bit like it." She paused and added, "You're quite observant."

Xiao Heng smiled and said, "I've been marching outside for many years, so I'm used to observing the terrain."

"The scenery of Dai State is very different from that of Yan State, each has its own merits." Xiao Heng sighed.

Su Luo agreed: "Yes, Yan State has more plains, Dai State has more mountains and rivers, each has its own beauty."

"Actually..." Xiao Heng suddenly turned to look at Su Luo, his eyes burning, "No matter where the scenery is, it can't compare to..."

He paused deliberately, and Su Luo's heart skipped a beat. She subconsciously asked, "Not as fast as what?"

Xiao Heng didn't answer directly, but just looked at her with a deeper smile. Su Luo felt a little uneasy when he looked at her, and quickly looked away, looking at the lake, pretending to concentrate on enjoying the scenery.

Damn it, he teased me again! Su Luo gritted her teeth secretly. This guy must have done it on purpose! She felt her cheeks getting hot. In order to hide her embarrassment, she made small talk: "This lake water... is quite clear."

Xiao Heng looked at her slightly red ears, and the smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

Su Luo snorted softly, with a hint of imperceptible coquettishness: "Xiao Heng, you are making fun of me again."

Xiao Heng restrained his smile, but his eyes were still filled with tenderness: "Sister, I am speaking from the heart." He paused, and his tone became even softer, "Although the scenery along the way is beautiful, it is not even a fraction as beautiful as this beautiful woman."

Su Luo's heart was pounding, and her face was flushed. She suppressed the throbbing in her heart and pretended to be calm and changed the subject: "Well... then... when are we having lunch?"

Seeing her like this, Xiao Heng stopped teasing her and said, "If you're hungry, you can eat now."

At lunchtime, the guards had already prepared everything. A rich feast filled the low table, including sizzling roasted lamb, fragrant wild vegetables, and local lake fish.

Xiao Heng personally picked up some food for Su Luo and placed a piece of golden-roasted, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside fish on the plate in front of her. She carefully removed the fish bones and said, "Sister, try this fish. It's freshly caught from the lake. It's the most delicious and a local specialty."

Su Luo picked up the fish, blew on it gently, and put it into her mouth. The fish was tender and juicy, melting in her mouth, with a light sweetness of lake water. It was indeed delicious. She couldn't help but admire it. "Hmm, it's really good. It's not inferior to the imperial chefs in the Yan Kingdom Palace."

Xiao Heng watched her eat happily, and a smile appeared between his eyebrows: "As long as you like it, I'm glad. On this trip, I will let you taste all the delicious food of Dai Kingdom."

Su Luo raised her eyes and met his smiling ones, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. This guy, sometimes he's quite caring. She put down her chopsticks and said softly, "Xiao Heng is thoughtful. However, during the march, military affairs should be the priority. Don't worry too much about me."

Xiao Heng shook his head: "Marching and fighting is my duty, and taking good care of my sister is also my...selfish desire."

Su Luo was stunned. Selfish? She couldn't believe her ears. Was this guy confessing his feelings? Her heart was pounding, and she didn't know how to respond.

"Cough cough..." The guard beside him suddenly coughed twice, breaking the delicate atmosphere.

Su Luo came to his senses, quickly lowered his head, and continued eating fish to hide his panic.

Xiao Heng also realized that she had lost her composure. She coughed lightly and changed the subject: "Oh, sister, there is a special kind of lotus seeds produced in this lake. They are sweet and delicious. I will ask someone to pick some and make lotus seed soup for you."

Su Luo hummed softly without looking up. She felt her cheeks burning intensely, they must have been completely red.

Xiao Heng felt soft in his heart when he saw her shy look.

The convoy slowly drove into the capital of Yan State. Su Luo lifted a corner of the curtain and a long-lost sense of familiarity hit him. The streets were crowded with people on both sides, and the crowds were shoulder to shoulder, as if they were about to fill the entire street.

"Welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess back to the capital!"

Deafening cheers rose and fell, each one louder than the last, nearly blowing the roof off the room. Su Luo was slightly dazed. How long had she been away from Yan State? Two years? Ten years? So long that she had almost forgotten the prosperity of the capital.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess is finally back!"

"Yes, I heard that the eldest princess suffered in Dai Kingdom!"

"Bah! Nonsense! The princess is a hostage of the country, so what's the point of suffering?"

"That's right, the princess made a sacrifice for our Yan State!"

The people's discussions reached Su Luo's ears, some expressing gratitude, some admiration, some worry, and some speculation. All kinds of emotions intertwined together, making Su Luo feel a little complicated.

The convoy slowly stopped, and Su Luo got off the carriage. A brand new mansion came into view. The four characters "Princess Mansion" on the plaque were written in a flourish, which was extraordinary and imposing.

The corners of her mouth rose slightly, it seemed that her royal brother had not forgotten her as his sister.

"Your Highness the Princess, His Majesty has instructed that you have had a hard journey and may return home to rest first. His Majesty will host a banquet in the Zichen Palace in the evening to welcome you." The eunuch's shrill voice interrupted Su Luo's thoughts.

Su Luo nodded slightly to show that he understood.

She stepped into the mansion and saw a deep courtyard with rockery, flowing water, pavilions and towers, all decorated elegantly and exquisitely, obviously having been carefully designed.

"This mansion... is much bigger than my previous princess mansion." Su Luo couldn't help but sigh.

"Of course. His Majesty said that you went to Dai for the country and suffered a lot. Now that you are back, we must compensate you well." The eunuch smiled flatteringly.

Su Luo glanced at him and thought, this compensation must have a deeper meaning. However, she did not point it out, just smiled faintly.

"By the way, Your Highness the Princess, these are the South China Sea pearls, East China Sea corals, and gems tributed from the Western Regions given by His Majesty..." The eunuch waved his hand, and several young eunuchs came in carrying several large boxes.

Su Luo took a quick look and saw the box full of jewels and precious stones, which dazzled him.

"Thank my royal brother for me." Su Luo said indifferently.

The eunuch was puzzled by Su Luo's indifferent reaction and secretly guessed that this Princess was just as the rumors said, she never showed her emotions on her face and was difficult to understand.